Senior Planner

Iberdrola SA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 10% match

Sharesave scheme

Electric Vehicle schemes

Job summary

ScottishPower Energy Networks is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the development and maintenance of critical project schedules in a multi‑billion‑pound investment plan. You will manage Primavera P6 schedules for SP Transmission Strategic Projects, interface with engineering and planning teams, and report progress and KPIs to enable informed decisions.

Based at Blantyre with a 3‑day on-site week, the role includes a competitive salary, a strong pension match, and a broad benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Knowledge of Engineering/Construction projects and infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication; report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules for SP Transmission Strategic Projects.
• Interface with Project Team to resolve scoping and planning issues.
• Provide progress details, KPIs and programme views for decision making.
• Attend internal and external meetings and ensure quality management compliance.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Interfacing with project team

Report writing

Education

HNC Engineering/Mathematical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Senior Planner Hamilton International Technology Park, Blantyre. G72 0HT Salary up to £56,750 per year (dependant on experience) Permanent (37hr week) – Office / Site 3 days/week Help us create a better future, quicker At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Purpose

As Senior Planner within ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) Transmission Strategic Projects, you will be at the centre of a vibrant and evolving project delivery team responsible for development and management of project schedules within a portfolio for the multi-billion-pound future investment plan. Schedules have, and will in future, be generated to support ‘once-in-a-generation’ Critical National Network Infrastructure Construction projects, reinforcing the existing Electrical Transmission Asset-base and expanding the Transmission Network to meet the future UK Network electricity demand and facilitate delivery of UK Net-Zero strategy. You will be directly responsible for the production, maintenance & update, change control, schedule risk management and reporting of high-quality Primavera P6 Schedules for over £2bn of SP Transmission Strategic Reinforcement projects.

What you’ll be doing

Responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules for SP Transmission Strategic Projects, resolving all project scoping and project specific issues by interfacing with members of the Project Team, you will ensure all Environmental & Planning, Engineering Design and System Access requirements are taken into account whilst developing the Strategic Project Transmission schedules. You will interface with relevant business experts to obtain progress details required to provide adequate project scheduling updates, allowing project performance to be monitored against agreed project control measures (KPIs).

Expected to attend internal and external meetings as required, providing planning advice, reports, KPIs and programme views to assist Project Team decision making, you will comply with the relevant Quality Management System, supporting any process improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

Educated to HNC level in an Engineering/Mathematical discipline or with previous experience in scheduling/programming/planning projects and a portfolio of works, you will possess knowledge of Engineering and/or Construction projects using Primavera P6 and MS Project planning software. Experienced in working with Engineering specifications and documentation, you will be familiar with the configuration and general arrangement of electricity supply infrastructure e.g. Substations, Overhead Lines and Cables. Possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, you will be experienced in report writing and use of MS Office tools such as Word, Excel and Access. An appreciation of quality assurance processes is beneficial.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the NorthWest of England. We operate over4000km of cables and lines that make‑up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£10.5billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

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